biting
/ˈbaɪtɪŋ/ adjective B1- Causing a stinging sensation. · a biting wind
- Cutting or incisive. · a biting criticism
- Tending to bite. · a biting insect
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The Mouse peeped out, crept furtively up his flank, and again biting him, retreated to his hole.
No one would think of biting such a little thing, except a coward like me,” continued the Lion sadly.
A HOUND having started a Hare on the hillside pursued her for some distance, at one time biting her with his teeth as if he would take her life, and at another fawning upon her, as if in play with another dog.
“Sire, I listen,” said De Blacas, biting his nails with impatience.
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